Research Data Management Basics

Data Handling and Preparation

• Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving (ICPSR)
  The guide is a compilation of best practices from experienced archivists and investigators.
• Qualitative Data Repository (Syracuse)
  Guidance for managing and processing qualitative research data.
• Qualitative Data Sharing (QDS) Toolkit (ICPSR, Institute for Informatics, and Bioethics Research Center)
  A toolkit for sharing qualitative data in an ethical manner. Includes guidance for planning, sharing, and de-identification.
• Sharing Study Data: A Guide for Education Researchers (US Department of Education)
• Six questions to ask before jumping into a spreadsheet (Nature)
  Spreadsheet software can be frustrating, but adopting some helpful habits can improve its effectiveness.
• Research Data Management (UK Data Services)

Educational Modules and Courses

• Data Management Short Course for Scientists (ESIP) 
• Data Management Skillbuilding Hub (DataONE) 
  The Data Management Skillbuilding Hub is a repository for open educational resources about data management.
• Managing Qualitative Social Science Data: An Interactive Online Course (QDR & SSRC)
• Online Companion Course on Linguistic Data Management (MIT Press)